The long narrow space of a ceiling-to-floor brick fireplace can be transformed with the addition of a decorative shelf with corbel brackets to hold it. It’s a simple job of fastening a mantel shelf ...

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The typical range for installing a gas fireplace insert is $700 to $6,500 with a national average of $3,600. Cost factors for ...

Q: I'd like to remove my fireplace brick, but it goes all the way up from the hearth to the ceiling. Is it possible to remove the brick and replace it with another material? After removal, what type ...

The thought of cozying up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and a good mystery novel on a cold winter day sounds dreamy. At the moment, however, you are feeling a little frosty, knowing ...